- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R M Marrs Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317482001438
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #15 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,066
- students enrolled
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School ranks #15 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 317482001438 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 15:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
1,066 students
What this shows R M Marrs Magnet Middle School reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How R M Marrs Magnet Middle School compares
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 5.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R M Marrs Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R M Marrs Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
How many students attend R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R M Marrs Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School ranks #15 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides R M Marrs Magnet Middle School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.